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During a brief special meeting Dec. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 2-0 to increase the VZC Pct. 2 Transfer Station’s Petty Cash Fund from $100.00 to $200.00 following a recommendation by VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams.

Christmas Tree Lighting in Van.

With the countdown to Christmas Day continuing, a number of holiday activities, including parades, have already taken place or will be happening soon in Van Zandt County. Following a postponement Dec.

A Terrell Police Department officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Children typically want to treat their parents to something special during the holiday season. Parents do a lot for their children, and when those kids become adults, a desire to express their appreciation for Mom and Dad grows.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com One of the most impressive post-season runs in the history of the school came to a disappointing conclusion for the Van Vandals Dec. 6 as they were eliminated in the Regional Final/State Quarterfinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs by the Carthage Bulldogs, 53-14, at Longview Pine Tree’s Pirate Stadium.

Three members of the Edgewood Bulldog varsity football team earned ‘Superlative’ awards as the District 9-3A, Division 2, All-District Team was recently announced. Coach Alex Guerra’s Bulldogs finished 8-4 overall after finishing in second place in the district race and winning the Class 3A, Division 2, bi-district championship.

The Grand Saline Indians were well represented on the District 9-3A, Division 2, All-District Football Team announced recently. Coach Joe Drennon’s Grand Saline Indians finished 2024 with an overall record of 11-1 after capturing the District 9-3A, Division 2, championship as well as the Class 3A, Division 2, bi-district title.